valiance

1 8.9

A person's brave action when they face danger

noun
/ˈvæliəns/

Literature

: valentía

The knight's valiance in battle inspired the villagers to stand strong against the invaders.

Examples

Her valiance during the rescue mission earned her a medal for bravery.
You have committed an act of valiance.

Gulliver's Travels (2010)
The firefighter showed incredible valiance as he rescued the family from the burning building.

Synonyms

courage

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∞ 1.4

Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger

is a higher degree showing exceptional action under extreme danger

bravery

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104 2.3

A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear

is a stronger more exceptional form that implies noble action

heroism

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57 4.2

Great courage shown in dangerous or difficult situations

is the specific word highlighting exceptional resolve shown in dangerous moments

valor

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51 7.1

Great courage when facing danger, especially in battle

is similar but applies more generally not only in battle

mettle

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15 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

is stronger stressing exceptional action in danger rather than endurance

fearlessness

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8 4.1

Not being afraid in danger or trouble

is more than absence of fear it requires exceptional active resolve

gallantry

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5 7.7

Brave action in dangerous situations, especially in battle

is broader covering exceptional resolve in many situations not only battle

intrepidity

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1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

is similar but highlights notable exceptional action rather than mere steadiness

heartedness

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1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

is more exceptional and noble rather than general spirited determination

daring

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1 3.2

Courage to take risks or face danger

is more about exceptional noble conduct rather than mere risk taking

courageousness

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Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

is stronger highlighting exceptional noble action rather than general quality

gutsiness

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Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is more exceptional and noble not merely rough practical resolve

pluckiness

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Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is more exceptional and enduring not just quick spirited acts

valiancy

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Literature

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

is the same in meaning but is an alternate less common form

valorousness

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Formal

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

is the general idea of exceptional conduct beyond single acts

heroicity

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8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

is used for the same noble quality but with different perhaps rarer tone

dauntlessness

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8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

is more exceptional and notable than mere steady determination

braveness

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3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

is more exceptional when actions involve serious peril or high risk

heroics

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4.2

Actions that are brave in dangerous or very difficult situations

is a quality not just the actions emphasizing lasting exceptional resolve

manness

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Archaic

9.9

Brave behaviour in dangerous situations like a hero shows

is neutral and modern not gendered or archaic in tone

Antonyms

cowardice

46 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

How Courageous

heroism

57 4.2

valor

51 7.1

valiance

Literature

1 8.9

bravery

104 2.3

courage

∞ 1.4

Surface Forms

valiance singular

valiances plural

Morphology

valiance = valiant (transparent) = valiant + ance

Formed from the adjective 'valiant' by the noun-forming suffix '-ance'; the meaning 'bravery' is directly predictable from 'valiant'.

Etymology

Valiance comes from the Latin root valere, meaning 'to be strong'. You can see the same root in valiant and valor, so valiance is about being strong and brave when you are in danger.